May 2014 – Page 59 – Hays Post Archive

Shields sharp as Royals turn back Rockies

Posted on May 14, 2014May 14, 2014

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – James Shields cooled down hot-hitting Colorado over seven sharp innings, Lorenzo Cain and Salvador Perez both homered and the Kansas City Royals beat the Rockies 5-1 on Tuesday night.

The only run Shields allowed came on an RBI single by Justin Morneau in the fourth inning. Shields (5-3) followed it up by retiring the final 10 batters he faced, striking out the side in the sixth inning and fanning Troy Tulowitzki for the 1,500th strikeout of his career.

Alcides Escobar added a pair of RBIs, and relievers Wade Davis and Aaron Crow wrapped up the win for the Royals, who were opening a nine-game homestand – their longest so far this season.

Franklin Morales (3-3) gave up four of the five runs for the Rockies. He allowed eight hits and four walks without a strikeout in five innings, needing 99 pitches just to get that far.

HHS baseball splits at Liberal; secures third straight WAC title

Posted on May 14, 2014

The Hays High baseball team split their regular ending doubleheader in Liberal Tuesday to claim their third straight Western Athletic Conference title. The Indians score three in the top of the sixth to rally for a 4-3 win in game one to clinch the league title. They drop the second game 3-2.

Trenton Henningson, Lane Downing and Jared Haynes all drove in runs in the sixth inning of game one. Lane Downing allowed one earned runs on three hits, striking out eight and walking three for the win. Cole Schumacher pitched a perfect seventh for the save.

Liberal scored the game winning run in the second game on a sac fly in the seventh. It came after a leadoff triple to start the inning. Kade Parker takes the complete game loss, allowing the three runs, two earned, on seven hits.

The Indians end the regular season 13-7 and 6-2 in the Western Athletic Conference.

20 miles of Interstate 70 will be resurfaced beginning Monday

Posted on May 14, 2014May 13, 2014

On Monday, a resurfacing project will begin on a 20-mile stretch of Interstate 70 from Oakley to Grainfield.

The roadway will be resurfaced with a thin lift of asphalt that is intended to improve the driving surface and extend the life of the roadway. Venture Corp. of Great Bend is the primary contractor on this project with a contract cost of $3.8 million.

The project is expected to be complete by the end of June.

The Kansas Department of Transportation urges all motorists to be alert, obey the warning signs, and “Give ‘Em a Brake!” when approaching and driving through the project work zone.

Rep. Huelskamp files for new term in Kansas 1st

Posted on May 14, 2014May 14, 2014

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Republican congressman Tim Huelskamp has filed for re-election in the 1st District of western and central Kansas and is promising to battle leaders in both political parties.

Huelskamp filed the paperwork Tuesday for a spot on the Aug. 5 primary ballot. He is seeking his third, two-year term.

The tea party congressman from Fowler has been a vocal critic of Democratic President Barack Obama over the health care overhaul and numerous other issues.

But he’s also been critical of Republican House Speaker John Boehner for not being conservative enough.

Huelskamp faces former state Rep. Kent Roth of Ellinwood and Clyde educator and farmer Alan LaPolice in the GOP primary. The Democratic candidates are Kansas State University history professor Jim Sherow and Bryan Whitney, a 2013 graduate of Wichita State University.

HHS softball splits with Garden City

Posted on May 14, 2014May 14, 2014

The Hays High softball team closed out their regular season with a split in Garden City Tuesday. The Indains take the opener 5-1 then lose the second game 6-1. They end their regular season 16-4 overall and 5-3 in the Western Athletic Conference.

Hannah Hearld struck out 10 in the first game. The Indians scored single runs in the second and third then struck for three in the fifth. Hearld also had three hits and drove in two as did Kaylie Schoendaller.

Garden City scored early in the second game with three in the first and two in the second. Hearld allowed five runs, two earned on six hits in an inning and a third. Madison Prough drove in Hays’ only run of the game.

National Agricultural Center temporarily closing

Posted on May 14, 2014

BONNER SPRINGS, Kan. (AP) — The National Agricultural Center and Hall of Fame in Bonner Springs says it’s closing for the rest of the year.

Board chairman Jody Albers says in a news release the time is right to rethink the center’s future.

The Agriculture Center in western Wyandotte County describes it mission as educating the public on the historical and present value of American agriculture. It also provides education, information, experience and recognition in the field of agriculture.

Albers says without continued private funding, the center’s board had to make a tough decision. He says the center will be completely reimagined in the months ahead.

The group’s news release says it plans to rent out its facilities and grounds. Temporary volunteer or part-time staff will be available for scheduled events.

HHS golf WAC champs after second place finish in Liberal

Posted on May 14, 2014May 14, 2014

The Hays High boys golf team finished second in their final tournament of the regular season Tuesday. The Indians shot a 321 at the Liberal Invitational held at the Willow Tree Golf Course and finished two shots behind Garden City.

Nathan Romme fired a 4-over-par 76 and finished third. Kaden Beilman shot a 79 to finish sixth and Payton Ruder’s 81 was good enough for eighth.

The second place finish also secured the Western Athletic Conference championship for the Indians. Beilman, Ruder and Romme were also named First Team All-WAC with Lane Clark an honorable mention selection. Hays coach Mark Watts was named the WAC Coach of the Year.

The HHS boys golf team after their 2nd place finish at the Liberal Inv. which secured the WAC championship. (Courtesy Mark Watts)

LIBERAL INVITATIONAL RESULTS
Hays Varsity
Nathan Romme-76      3rd place
Kaden Beilman-79      6th place
Payton Ruder-81      8th place
Lane Clark-85
325    2nd place
Cash Hobson-87
Chase Lynd-89

Team Finish:
1. Garden City-319
2. Hays High-321
3. Dodge City-329
4. Great Bend-346
5. Liberal-359

Top 10 Medalists:
1. Taylor Larsen-Garden City 73
2. Chance Haney-Great Bend 76
3. Nathan Romme-Hays 76
4. Jace Larson-Dodge City 78
Logan Durst-Garden City 78
6. Kaden Beilman-Hays 79
7. Levi Bone-Dodge City 80
8. Payton Ruder-Hays 81
9. Blake Stout-Liberal 81
10. Kameron Miller-Dodge City 82

Year’s 3rd Kansas Honor Flight headed to DC

Posted on May 14, 2014

WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — The year’s third Kansas Honor Flight is headed to Washington, D.C., to give veterans a chance to visit memorials to their wars and others.

The flight was scheduled to leave Wichita on Wednesday carrying four World War II veterans and 23 Korean War vets, along with their guardians, to the nation’s capital.

The trip is organized by Kansas Honor Flight Inc., whose mission is to transport veterans to Washington to visit the memorials at no cost to them. World War II veterans have priority, with Korea and Vietnam vets following in that order.

Among the memorials on the itinerary are the World War II Memorial, Korean Memorial, Vietnam Memorial Wall, Lincoln Memorial and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

Dole wrapping up 2nd leg of Kansas tour Thursday

Posted on May 14, 2014

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Former Republican presidential candidate Bob Dole plans to wrap up the second leg of his homecoming tour of Kansas with events Thursday in Topeka and Kansas City.

The 90-year-old former U.S. Senate majority leader is visiting 16 communities this week in northeast, central and south-central Kansas. The stops have included Manhattan, Junction City, Salina, Wichita and Emporia.

He’s having a Thursday morning reception at the Crestview Park community center in Topeka, followed by an afternoon event at the Hilton Garden Inn near downtown Kansas City, Kansas.

Dole toured northeast Kansas communities in April.

The Russell native represented Kansas in Congress from 1961 to 1996, when he left the Senate to run as the GOP nominee against Democratic President Bill Clinton.

Chance of Tuesday afternoon showers

Posted on May 14, 2014

Mostly sunny skies and highs well into the 60s this afternoon. A few isolated showers will be possible late this afternoon across central Kansas.

Today Isolated sprinkles between 3pm and 5pm, then a slight chance of showers after 5pm. Patchy frost before 7am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 67. Light and variable wind becoming northwest 9 to 14 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 10%.
Tonight A slight chance of showers before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. North northwest wind 7 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday A slight chance of showers before 7am, then a slight chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. North wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday Night A slight chance of sprinkles after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. North northeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming light and variable after midnight.
Friday A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Light east southeast wind becoming east 6 to 11 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 67.
Saturday Night A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.

Hays Post News for 5-13-14

Posted on May 14, 2014May 14, 2014

Ellis baseball wins regular season finale

Posted on May 13, 2014May 14, 2014

The Ellis baseball team closes out their regular season with a 4-1 win over Colby Tuesday. The Railers scored two in the first then added single runs in the fourth and fifth. Scott Pfeifer doubled and tripled and Brandon Bollig also had two hits. He also went the distance on the mound, striking out eight.

Ellis ends the regular season 9-8. They will be the No. 1 seed for their regional and play at two o’clock on Wednesday against either Bennington or Herington who play Monday.

TMP-Marian softball goes 0-2 at MCAA tournament

Posted on May 13, 2014May 14, 2014

By JEREMY McGUIRE
Hays Post

Game 1: Hoisington 15, TMP 0 (4 Innings)
Hoisington sophomore pitcher Karissa Schremmer pitched a perfect four inning game in the first round of the Mid Central Activities Association Tournament, shutting out TMP 15-0. The Lady Cardinals scored five runs in the bottom of the first inning, two in the bottom of the second, four in the bottom of the third and finished off the run rule with three more runs in the bottom of the fourth.

TMP sent only 12 batters to plate in the game. Not a single Lady Monarch reached base.

Game 2: Ellinwood 14, TMP 13 (8 Innings)
A back and fourth game needed extra innings to decide the finish with Ellinwood winning the game on an RBI single in the bottom of the eighth inning. The TMP Lady Monarchs had leads of 5-1 and 6-3 before Ellinwood scored six straight runs to take a 9-6 lead heading into the seventh inning.

TMP would put seven runs on the board, capped off by a two run single by freshman Katelyn Zimmerman. Ellinwood scored four runs in the bottom of the inning to send it to extra innings.

TMP had a chance to take the lead in the top of the eighth inning but had a runner thrown at home plate to end the threat and Ellinwood picked up the win with their run in the bottom of the inning.

The Monarchs are now 7-13 on the season.

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